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patriotism
Definition:
(nou) love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpætrɪətɪzəm
Examples:
In the long run, their form of patriotism serves the national interest poorly.
There was an unashamed appeal to patriotism.
Protectionism sullies the cause of patriotism.
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Common mistakes of patriotism pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "pa-ˈtri-o-tism" instead of the correct "ˈpeɪ.tri.ə.tɪ.zəm". Tip: Focus on the first syllable for the primary stress.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce the "a" in "patriotism" as "æ" instead of "eɪ". This leads to mispronouncing it as "ˈpæ.tri.o.tɪ.zəm". Tip: Practice saying "pay" to get the correct "eɪ" sound.
- Missing the "t" sound: A common mistake is omitting the "t" in the second syllable, resulting in "ˈpeɪ.ri.o.ɪ.zəm". Tip: Clearly articulate the "t" to maintain the integrity of the syllable.
- Incorrect vowel in the last syllable: Some learners say "patriotism" with a short "i," like "ˈpeɪ.tri.ə.tɪ.zəm". Tip: Remember that the last syllable should have a schwa sound, pronounced as "zəm".
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some speakers stress every syllable equally, leading to "ˈpeɪ-tri-o-tiz-əm". Tip: Emphasize only the first syllable to maintain the natural rhythm of "patriotism".